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Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Entomology
Hexapod Herald
Volume 24 February 2012 Number 1
W E L C O M E
New Distance Masters Students:
Spring 2012 – Patrick Kelley, Carmel, IN; Christopher Talbert, Racine, WI; Lauren Williamson,
Houston, TX. Fall 2012 – Joey Caputo, Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Doug Golick returned to the Department of Entomology this January as an assistant professor
with a .80 FTE in Teaching and a .20 FTE in Extension. Doug is one of four faculty members hired to
develop a nationally recognized program of excellence in science education. He will serve as CASNR's
representative for science teacher education efforts, and his extension program will focus on
agriculture and science literacy and development of online programs. Doug received his Master of
Education in Curriculum and Instruction, with a minor in Entomology in 2001 from UNL, and his Ph.D.
in Educational Studies with a Specialization in Instructional Technology in 2005 from UNL and was the
web coordinator for the Department of Entomology from 2001-2006. For the past five years, Doug
was in the Department of Instructional Development and Support at the University of Kansas and has
been co-teaching a distance education course, Insects as Educational Tools, with Dr. Tiffany Heng-
Moss. Doug and his wife, Erinn, have a son, Braden, and are expecting twins in May.
Ashley Yates is a new M.S. student, working under the supervision of Dr Nick Miller. Ashley comes
to us from the Land of Lincoln and received her B.S. degree in Biology from Illinois College in 2010.
Between graduating and joining the Department in January, she worked for Monsanto.
Dr. Doug Golick Ashley Yates
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
The following students graduated December 2011:
Amy Hughes M.S. (Advisor – Dr. Tom Weissling)
Amy Maile, M.S. (Advisor – Dr. David Carter)
Travis Prochaska, M.S. (Advisors – Drs. Tiffany Heng-Moss and Tom Hunt)
Sean Whipple, Ph.D. (Advisors - Drs. John Foster and W. Wyatt Hoback)
Matthew Yans, M.S. (Advisor – Dr. Roberto Cortinas)
B.S. in Diversified Agriculture – Wayne Beethe, Scott Muller
B.S. in Forensic Science - Leah Beda, Kyle Drews, Devan Gieselmann, Stephanie
Rosenthal, Daniel Vanderhoof
B.S. in Insect Science – Alex Heiden, Julie Lindsteadt
G R A N T S
Shripat Kamble
Dow Agrosciences ................................................................................................ $10,000
“Termite Research”
Syngenta, Inc. .................................................................................................... $10,000
“Bed Bug Research”
M E E T A N O F F-C A M P U S S T U D E N T
Off-Campus M.S. Student – Chris Tankersley
Some of my oldest and fondest recollections as a young child
are of the outdoors, and many of these memories involve in
some fashion, insects. I was always searching for them, turning
over rocks and logs, digging, and inspecting plants, then showing
off the collection to my mom. It seems that this behavior has
really not changed much in the past 30+ years, though now I
attempt to show them off to my wife. I am a Southern California
native and grew up in San Diego. I went to college at the
University of California, San Diego and graduated with a B.S.
degree in Neuroscience and Animal Physiology. I have had a
colorful career path thus far, which included years working
at a research laboratory while in school, the San Diego County
Medical Examiner’s office, an emergency animal hospital, then
the San Diego Zoo, before joining Quintiles CNS Therapeutics in
San Diego. Quintiles is a contract research organization that
contracts with larger pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies to help run human clinical trials for new drugs. I
would not know it at the time, but this company was the
stepping stone to my current company, Amgen Inc., where I
have now been happily employed for the past 11 years and
counting. My current position is that of Director of Clinical Chris near Ebermannstadt, Germany
Development, which basically involves assuming primary
authorship for study protocols as well as ensuring alignment of medical strategy, study design, and
execution of clinical drug studies between various internal groups. Continuing my education has long
been an objective, but I have been challenged by where to focus my energy and resources as there
are many options available for the working professional. Fortunately, I learned about the entomology
program at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and knew immediately the area of study I wanted to
pursue. Although my current position is not linked to entomology, and I don’t have immediate plans
to completely change career paths, I view this program with great optimism for the future. Aspects of
the program have already led to greater appreciation and understanding of the complexity that exists
in the micro-ecosystem that is my backyard, and I continue to share my enthusiasm for the
fascinating insect world with anyone who will listen. I enjoy hiking, cycling, running, the occasional
triathlon, gardening, zymurgy, cooking, being a hobby apiarist, and vacationing in Hawaii.
P U B L I C A T I O N S
Campbell, Laura A., Thomas L. Clark, Pete L. Clark, Lance J. Meinke, and John E. Foster. 2011.
Field introgression of Diabrotica barberi and Diabrotica longicornis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) based
on genetic and morphological characters. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 104(6):1380-1391.
(doi.org/10.1603/AN11056)
De Jong G.D., Hoback W.W., and Higley L.G. 2011 Effect of investigator disturbance in
experimental forensic entomology: carcass biomass loss and temperature. J. Forensic Sci. 56(1):
143-149.
Ellis, M.D. and B. Teeters. 2011. Managed Pollinator Coordinated Agricultural Project - Assessing
the risks of honey bee exposure to pesticides. American Bee J. 151(7): 682-683.
Gaussoin, R. E., R. N. Klein, S. Z. Knezevic, G. R. Kruger, D. J. Lyon, Z. J. Reicher, L. D. Sandell, S.
L. Young, R. G. Wilson, P. J. Shea, C. L. Ogg, L. J. Giesler, T. A. Jackson, S. N. Wegulo, R. J.
Wright, J. D. Bradshaw, K. J. Jarvi and M. Rethwisch. 2012. 2012 Guide for Weed Management in
Nebraska with Fungicide and Insecticide information. Extension Circular 130, University of Nebraska-
Lincoln Extension, 272 p.
Heintz, C., Ribotto, M., Ellis, M.D. and Delaplane, K.S. 2011. Best management practices for
beekeepers pollinating California’s agricultural crops. American Bee J. 151(3):265-267.
Molina-Ochoa, Jaime and John E. Foster. 2011. Environmental impact and cost-benefit analysis of
biological control application, p. 371-386. In: Ninfa M. Rosa-Garcia (ed.) Biological Control of Insect
Pests, Stadium Press LLC USA.
Paula-Moraes, S., E.C. Burkness, T.E. Hunt, R.J. Wright, G.L. Hein, and W.D. Hutchison. 2011.
Cost-effective binomial sequential sampling of western bean cutworm, Striacosta albicosta
(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), egg masses in corn. J. Econ. Entomol. 104(6):1900-1908. DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/EC11127
Schaeffer, S.K., F.P. Baxendale, T.M. Heng-Moss, R.D. Sitz, G. Sarath, R.B. Mitchell, and R.C.
Shearman. 2011. Characterization of the arthropod community associated with switchgrass (Poales:
Poaceae) in Nebraska. J. Kansas Entomol. Soc. 84(2): 87-104.
Severmutlu, S., N. Mutlu, E. Gurbuz, O. Gulsen, M. Hocagil, O. Karaguzell, T. Heng-Moss, R.C.
Shearman, and R.E. Gaussoin. 2011. Drought resistance of warm-season turfgrasses grown in
Mediterranean region of Turkey. HortTechnology 21(6): 726-736.
Streich, A.M., A.D. Timmerman, J.A. Kalisch, S.M. Vantassel, F.P. Baxendale, and S.E. Hygnstrom.
2011. Landscape Diagnostic Guide for Problems Affecting Woody Ornamentals and Herbaceous
Perennials. Extension Circular 1260, University of Nebraska Extension. 196 p.
Tangtrakulwanich, K., H. Chen, F. Baxendale, G. Brewer, and J.J. Zhu. 2011. Characterization
of olfactory sensilla of Stomoxys calcitransand electrophysiological responses to odorant compounds
associated with hosts and oviposition media. J. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 25 (3):327-336.
Zhu, J.J., A. Li, S. Pritchard, K. Tangtrakulwanich, F. Baxendale, and G. Brewer. 2011. Contact
and fumigant toxicity of a botanical-based feeding deterrent of the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans
(Diptera: Muscidae). J. Agric. Food Chem. 59 (18): 10394-400.
F A C U L T Y N E W S
Dr. Marion Ellis was presented the Founders Award from the Foundation for the Preservation of
Honey Bees at the North American Beekeeping Conference held in January in Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Ousmane Youm was initiated into Gamma Sigma Delta at their Initiation and Awards Banquet
held on January 29, 2012.
S T U D E N T N E W S
Silvana Moraes received a David H. & Anne E. Larrick Memorial Travel Fund to travel to Lexington,
KY, where she gave an invited presentation at the NC205 (Ecology and Management of European
Corn Borer and Other Lepidopteran Pests of Corn) annual meeting January 23-25, 2012.
Jessica Jurzeski, Silvana Moraes, and Chelsea Piitz were initiated into Gamma Sigma Delta at
their Initiation and Awards Banquet January 29.
Erin Ingram was awarded travel support from the Myron H. Swenk Memorial Fund to attend the
American Bee Research Conference in Greenbelt, MD, February 7-8, 2012.
Ken Miwa was awarded travel support from the Myron H. Swenk Memorial Fund to participate in the
2012 Scarab course in Chancamayo, Junin, Peru, January 10-21, 2012.
Silvana Moraes was awarded an Honorable Mention by the Review Committee for the Outstanding
Graduate Research Assistant Award. A reception honoring all participants was held February 2 at the
Van Brunt Visitors Center.
T R A V E L
Dr. Brett Ratcliffe conducted a scarab identification workshop near San Ramon, Peru, January 10-
21, for 28 students from 14 countries. Additional instructors included Dr. Ron Cave (University of
Florida), Dr. Paul Skelley (Florida Dept. of Agriculture), and former UNL students Dr. Mary Liz
Jameson (Wichita State University), Dr. Andrew Smith (Canadian Museum of Nature), and Dr.
Federico Ocampo (Institute of Arid Zone Research, Argentina). UNL students attending were Amy
Maile, Julianne Matczyszyn, Andy Matz, Ken Miwa, Bethany Teeters, and distance student
Patty Susman. The workshop was great, but unfortunately, the collecting was poor, due possibly,
to unusually dry weather. An extensive website is being developed on the Museum's Division of
Entomology page.
Dr. Federico Ocampo Juli Matczyszyn with a Patricia Susmann, distance Ken Miwa received the with amblypygid friend blue morpho butterfly student from Colorado, in award for the most field gear dedicated collector – seriously.
Bethany Teeters, Andy Matz, Ken Miwa, Dr. Brett Juli, Beth, and Amy in native garb Ratcliffe, Juli Matczyszyn, and Amy Maile
An equal opportunity educator and employer with a comprehensive plan for diversity.
Calendar of Events
February 14, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Erin Ingram, Entomology Graduate Student
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union
February 14-15, 2012
20th Annual Urban Pest Management Conference, The Cornhusker-Marriott Hotel,
Lincoln, NE
February 18, 2012
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop, Nebraska City, NE
February 21, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Johan Pretorius, Entomology Graduate Student
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union
February 24, 2012
Entomology Department Meeting, 10:00 a.m., ENTO 110
February 28, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Wan Zaki Wan Mamat, Entomology Graduate Student
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union
March 6, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Camila Oliveira, Entomology Graduate Student
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union
March 10, 2012
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop, Hastings, NE
March 13, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Lia Marchi, Entomology Graduate Student
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union
March 18-25, 2012
Spring Vacation – (UNL offices are open Monday through Friday)
March 27, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Kyle Koch, Entomology Graduate Student
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union
March 30, 2012
Entomology Department Meeting, 10:00 a.m., ENTO 110
April 3, 2012
Entomology Seminar – Dr. Robert N. Wiedenmann, Univ. of Arkansas
4:00 p.m., Nebraska East Union